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North Korea stages rallies marking Korean War anniversary with anti-US messaging
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North Korea stages rallies marking Korean War anniversary with anti-US messaging

An in-depth analysis of June 25th events, censoring of South Korean soccer player and wet weather warnings

North Korea stages rallies marking Korean War anniversary with anti-US messaging
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 27, 2025
What if an aging North Korean passenger jet crashes with foreign travelers?

What if an aging North Korean passenger jet crashes with foreign travelers?

Air Koryo’s Soviet-era planes present serious safety risks, while Pyongyang could impede investigations into a disaster

What if an aging North Korean passenger jet crashes with foreign travelers?
NK News
NK News June 27, 2025
Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July

Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July

Deployment may coincide with Russian summer offensive, lawmakers say, with dispatch linked to Shoigu-Kim meeting

Seoul warns thousands of North Koreans to arrive in Russia as early as July
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 27, 2025
Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak

Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak

Only one English-language article discusses date to criticize US, while making no mention of North Korea’s invasion

Chinese state media largely silent on anniversary of Korean War outbreak
Dave Yin
Dave Yin June 25, 2025
US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes

US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes

But State Department declines to comment on what US will do if it can’t resolve DPRK nuclear issue through diplomacy

US reaffirms commitment to North Korea’s denuclearization after Iran strikes
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim June 25, 2025
Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee

Unification minister candidate stresses diplomacy and avoiding war following US military strikes on Iran

Military solution to North Korea nuclear issue is ‘unimaginable’: ROK nominee
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim June 24, 2025
Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow

Norwind Airlines submits request to operate route twice a week amid Russia’s flourishing ties with North Korea

Russian airline eyes direct commercial flights to Pyongyang from Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures

Delegation from Khabarovsk reaches deals on construction, oil, food and more despite UN sanctions on the DPRK

Russian Far East entrepreneurs visit North Korea to discuss joint ventures
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2025
Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy

Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy

Cabinet nominees include Sunshine Policy veterans and civilian defense minister, highlighting ROK pivot toward dialogue

Lee Jae-myung taps familiar faces to lead fresh push for North Korea diplomacy
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 23, 2025
Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks

Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks

Experts tell NK News Kim Jong Un must now weigh fear of a first strike against confidence in nuclear deterrence

Trump’s Iran airstrikes test Kim Jong Un’s nerves — and his appetite for talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 23, 2025